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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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